Empress Huaishu of the Harem

Chapter 70 Willing to give it a try

I still remember that after sending Xiao Peiying away, I went to Sister Lingxi's place, and said as soon as I entered the door: "Sister, I am willing to give it a try."

Sister Lingxi was taken aback, but she quickly realized what I meant, hurriedly dismissed the palace servants, and complained to me: "You are too reckless."

I bowed my head and said nothing, if I hadn't taken advantage of this vigorous effort, I was really afraid that I would shrink back.

Fortunately, Sister Lingxi didn't blame me too much, but thought about it and said: "It's fine if you are willing, and let Ping'er do the rest."

I was a little surprised, and said: "Although the man always talks about marriage, the rules of the royal family are different. Which imperial sister comes out, isn't it always the father, the queen, and the queen who pick on others."

Lingxi smiled, and said: "I haven't entered the door yet, but I turned my elbows out first."

Under Concubine Demu and Concubine Zhen's "caring" for many years, I was confident that I would have a thick skin, and I would take it calmly when I heard any jokes, but this time I still felt ashamed and panicked for some reason, so I slammed the consonance My sister glanced at her and stopped talking.

Fortunately, Lingxi herself is also a boudoir to be married, so only one joke is enough, she said to me: "Zipei, you and I grew up together, my sister knows that Concubine Jiang is no more important than my mother, you are caught between me Being with Xue Po is actually very hard work. But now that everyone is grown up, you really don't need to belittle yourself. You think that the queen mother loves her only nephew and wants to marry her only for Zhiping, don't you?"

Under Concubine Demu and Concubine Zhen's "caring" for many years, I was confident that I would have a thick skin, and I would take it calmly when I heard any jokes, but this time I still felt ashamed and panicked for some reason, so I slammed the consonance My sister glanced at her and stopped talking.

Fortunately, Lingxi herself is also a boudoir to be married, so only one joke is enough, she said to me: "Zipei, you and I grew up together, my sister knows that Concubine Jiang is no more important than my mother, you are caught between me Being with Xue Po is actually very hard work. But now that everyone is grown up, you really don't need to belittle yourself. You think that the queen mother loves her only nephew and wants to marry her only for Zhiping, don't you?"

Under her gentle comfort, I also became bolder and said: "I don't mean to disrespect the Queen Mother, but isn't it true?
"It's true and it's not." Consonance is rare, "Although my grandfather was ranked as a courtier through the imperial examination, it is undeniable that the Zhen family prospered because of his mother. There is a proverb among the folks that 'the three daughters of the royal family, the eldest son is the king'. Anyone who has aspirations Man, who would be willing to bear the reputation of being a nepotism for the rest of his life, so whether it is uncle or Zhiping, they all have the ambition to show off their ambitions. If this is the case, the daughter-in-law they are looking for should not be too high-ranking, but should be affordable If there is help, I also need to be smart and capable, you think so, right?"

"However, the Zhen family is too prestigious now, and the status is extremely high, so naturally they can no longer seek power. My uncle didn't understand this truth, so he fell into a big stumble. Now that Zhiping has been practicing outside for several years, he obviously got an 'excellent' in the examination, They also need to ask for leave and come back to idle. They all understand that at least in the emperor's generation, the Zhen family must stay away from high positions and real power in order to be safe. It's not like you don't know that when the emperor chose his concubine, there were many gossip about the queen mother. Intentionally following the example of Empress Dowager Zhaocheng, making Su Ling the empress, it can be seen that people's words are formidable."

Lingxi said calmly, but it made me a little suspicious. It's not that I despise my fifth sister, but she is quiet and troubled by love.When it comes to what he saw and heard in the court, he never paid attention to it.But today's remarks made a reasonable analysis of the situation of his natal family, and the changes in the process are too big?But what I care more about right now is not the case, but after thinking about it, I became worried again, saying: "If this is the case, I'm afraid I'm not suitable for him."

Lingxi became softer, and said: "That's not true, if Zhiping married you, he would be a son-in-law. Although a son-in-law can discuss politics, it is not easy to hold important positions. This is an unwritten rule. In this way, the Zhen family can live more smoothly. Wouldn’t it be better to leave the center of power?” She paused, and said, “Besides, being in love with each other is more important than anything else, and since it doesn’t conflict with the general trend, Zhiping won’t think too much about the advantages and disadvantages. .”

I was also a little moved when I heard it, but I didn't know how to speak, and it took me a while to remember to ask: "Then there is nothing I can do now?"

Lingxi smiled and said: "Why not, after you go back, go to Concubine Demu first, and then say so."

The flower garden is low-lying, and the flowers and trees are lush and lush. I just felt hot and stuffy after staying for a while, and my gauze was wet with thin sweat.Yun Zhan hurriedly said: "Di Ji, it's better to come here as a servant, you go and rest."

No matter how thick-skinned I am, I am too embarrassed to run over to listen to the empress dowager and concubine talk about my destination at this time. I was about to refuse, but I heard Concubine Demu shout: "Huai Shu, come here quickly, the empress dowager has something to ask you."

What should come will always come, I adjusted my breathing, lowered my eyes, took lotus steps, and walked up to the queen mother according to the rules, and heard her say: "Huai Shu is shy, raise your head to show the queen mother." look."

I did as she said, and saw the Queen Mother looking at me with a smile, and said: "Sister De, you just love to take care of your children, but you will be 17 years old in winter, and it is time to settle the big things, but Ah, don't be shy, marriage is a lifetime thing, it must be a harmonious husband and wife, you tell the mother first, what kind of son can be eye-catching."

My answer was very standardized, and I said, "The matter of marriage, sons and ministers, but the queen mother decides."

Concubine Demu said angrily: "Queen Dowager, take a quick look, this child is still shy. To his parents, you can say whatever you think in your heart, otherwise, what the old lady likes doesn't suit the little girl. Mind, it's too late to cry."

Concubine Demu has such an ability, she can liven up the rigid conversation atmosphere with a few words, and I basically don't need to open my mouth, she can lead the queen mother to recall the interesting story of the queen mother Zhaocheng as a matchmaker for the current princess Pingyang, the queen mother His tone was also a little cheerful, and he said: "How about this, Huai Shu's wedding ceremony has never been done, and it is also a dereliction of duty. It just happens that the weather is not very hot now, and there are no major issues inside and outside, why don't you take care of it for my daughter?" It's a good gift, and when the time comes, the wives will gather, and it's good to hear who are the talents in Beijing, who are worthy of the emperor's daughter."

This can be regarded as an unexpected joy, Concubine Demu and I thank you together.

It is said that Jiji ceremony should be held on the third daughter's day in March every year, or it can be around my birthday.But these two items are in the filial piety period of the mother and concubine, so it is naturally inappropriate. If it is delayed for another year, it will be even more unworthy. Fortunately, the queen mother mentioned this matter and said that it will be celebrated in this summer, which is even more reasonable.

There are a lot of things to prepare for the Jiji ceremony, but this is what the concubine mother was thinking about before she was alive, so she naturally prepared a lot, and these are kept by Aunt Rujuan. As soon as she heard that I was going to hold a ceremony, she quickly asked me to go with her Look, hairpins and bamboos are nothing, but the auspicious clothes are a bit outdated.

Rujuan was in a hurry, and asked: "All servants deserve to die, and they are entrusted by the concubine. But how should I describe it now?"

(End of this chapter)